Wednesday, February 03, 2016

random knits, banging out a sweater

This is Meltwater from Elizabeth Elliott Knits, just brand new released today on Ravelry from that link. One of four stunning designs I shot for her last month--others releasing in the weeks to come. If you are looking for a quick happy-making bulky knit and aren't feverishly Banging out a Sweater, this is the what you need to get on the needles right now.

Speaking of random, I am astoundedby the assortment that
accumulates on my kitchen table each day. I am a natural clutterer. It's cleared after breakfast and by 4 pm...not clear. Recently:
the teal indigo mass on the left is now a blocked but not yet
fringed shawl. The mug on the right is my new favorite item--a gift from
my sister who was in South Africa last summer.The rest is typical. Stuff.

And speaking of the sweater banging-- my Frank Stella inspired Stopover is coming along nicely. I got most of a sleeve done on the train in and out of NYC yesterday. I forced myself to knit continental on it while riding south yesterday morning, which neatly does the trick of slowing the pace. I look at my fingers and think "can't you do that move faster?". Nope. Why would I do that, purposefully knit slower,you ask? I didn't want to cruise ahead and leave myself knitless on the last hour of the 2 hour ride home at night. The plan was perfect, except of course I dozed off and now have 2 inches left to go. Oh wait? It's not a race????

Anyway, I can't wait to join the three pieces and start the yoke party. If you follow me on Instagram (I am galezucker there) you will no doubt see it soon-ish.

Still banging out the sleeves here. (No time to knit yesterday, so in a holding pattern.) (Also, I started on the sleeves, so not as far along as I sound.) I love the colors of your Stopover. (Maybe I'll have to knit another. . .) Love that scarf. And also that mug.

there's no banging going on over here -- only vicariously -- but yours is looking fantastic. i always love neutral heathered grounds with bright colors. and i too am hounded by clutter... a trail of it follows wherever i go. and i just don't know where to put it!